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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 916 of 934

Which trait did an FAA study find in pilots prone to accidents?

  1. They use outside sources of information more often than most
  2. They are impulsive rather than methodical and disciplined
  3. They follow the rules with great care
  4. They avoid thrill and adventure
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Correct answer: They are impulsive rather than methodical and disciplined

The study surveyed over 4,000 pilots, half of whom had been in an accident.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — Human Behavior, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026